Значение идиомы here and now

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1. Значение идиомы on a dime [on a dime] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a very small space. Bobcan turn that car on a dime. Tom says his new sports car will stopon a dime....
2. Значение идиомы dime store [dime store] or [five-and-dime] or [five-and-ten] {n. phr.} A store that sells things that cost little. Charles bought a pencil at the five-and-dime....
3. Значение идиомы dime a dozen [dime a dozen] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Easy to get and so of little value; being an everyday thing because there are many of them; common. Mr. Jones gives A’s to only one or two students, but in Mr. Smith’s class, A’s are a dime a dozen....
4. Значение идиомы then and there [then and there] {adv. phr.} At that very time and place in thepast; right then. He said he wanted his dime back then and there, so I had to give it to him. Compare: IN ONE’S TRACKS, ON THE SPOT, HERE AND NOW....
5. Перевод идиомы turn on a dime, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: turn on a dime Перевод: развернуться на пятачке; быстро развернуться Пример: The new truck is able to turn on a dime. Новый грузовик умеет делать быстрые развороты....
6. Перевод идиомы a dime a dozen, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a dime a dozen Перевод: не имеющее большой ценности; очень распространенное, обычное Пример: Used books are a dime a dozen and it is difficult to sell them. Поддержанные книги не имеют большой ценности, и их сложно продавать....
7. Перевод слова immediately Immediately – непосредственно, немедленно Перевод слова In the years immediately ahead – в ближайшие годы it does not affect me immediately – это меня непосредственно не касается to reply immediately – моментально реагировать They fell to work Immediately. Они сразу взялись за работу. The police Immediately ringed the building. Полиция в один момент окружила здание. […]...
8. Значение идиомы at once [at once] {adv. phr.} 1. Without delay; right now or right then; immediately. Put a burning match next to a piece of paper and it will begin burning at once. Mother called the children to lunch, and Paul came at once, but Brenda stayed in the sand pile a little longer. Syn.: RIGHT AWAY or […]...
9. Значение идиомы at the drop of a hat [at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop of a hat. Compare: ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT. 2. Whenever you have a chance; with very little cause or urging. At the drop of […]...
10. Значение идиомы right away [right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right offthe bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; as the next thing in order; withoutdelay. Phil’s mother told him to do his homework right away so thathe could enjoy the weekend. The Red Cross aids disaster victimsright away. Jill knew the answer right off. The teacher saidhe could not […]...
11. Значение идиомы chip in [chip in] or [kick in] {v.}, {informal} To give together with others, contribute. The pupils chipped in a dime apiece for the teacher’s Christmas present. All the neighbors kicked in to help after the fire. Lee chipped in ten points in the basketball game. Joe didn’t say much but chipped in a few words....
12. Значение идиомы at a blow [at a blow] or [at a stroke] or [at one stroke] {adv. phr.} Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action. The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow. A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the factory closed. All the prisoners escaped at one stroke. […]...
13. Значение идиомы burn a hole in one’s pocket [burn a hole in one’s pocket] {v. phr.} To make you want to buy something; be likely to be quickly spent. Money burns a hole in Linda’s pocket. The silver dollar that Don got for his birthday was burning a hole in his pocket, and Don hurried to a dime store....
14. Значение идиомы give someone his rights [give someone his rights] or [read someone his rights] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. The act of advising arrested criminals that they havethe right to remain silent and that everything they say can be heldagainst them in a court of law; that they have the right to thepresence of an attorney during questioning and that if they […]...
15. Значение идиомы wear thin [wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began […]...
16. Значение идиомы get at [get at] {v.} 1. To reach an understanding of; find out themeaning. This book is very hard to get at. 2. To do harm to. The cat is on the chair trying to get at the canary. Compare: GETBACK AT. 3. To have a chance to do; attend to. I hope I have timeto get […]...
17. Значение идиомы give way [give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t […]...
18. Значение идиомы keep up [keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: […]...
19. Значение идиомы as soon as [as soon as] {conj.} Just after; when; immediately after. As soon as the temperature falls to 70, the furnace is turned on. As soon as you finish your job let me know. He will see you as soon as he can....
20. Значение идиомы wise up to [wise up to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To finally understand what isreally going on after a period of ignorance. Joe immediately quithis job when he wised up to what was really going on....
21. Значение идиомы cup of tea [cup of tea] also [dish of tea] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Something you enjoy or do well at; a special interest, or favorite occupation. Used with a possessive. You could always get him to go for a walk: hiking was just his cup of tea. Compare: DOWN ONE’S ALLEY. 2. Something to think about; thing; […]...
22. Значение идиомы give out [give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, […]...
23. Значение идиомы compare notes [compare notes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exchange thoughts or ideas about something; discuss together. Mother and Mrs. Barker like to compare notes about cooking....
24. Значение идиомы put across [put across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly; make yourself understood;communicate. He knew how to put his ideas across. Compare: GETACROSS. 2. {informal} To get done successfully; bring tosuccess; make real. He put across a big sales campaign. The newlibrarian put across a fine new library building. Syn.: PUT OVER. Compare: PULL OFF....
25. Значение идиомы let alone [let alone] {conj. phr.} 1. Even less; certainly not. – Used aftera negative clause. I can’t add two and two, let alone dofractions. Jim can’t drive a car, let alone a truck. Compare:MUCH LESS, NOT TO MENTION. 2. [let alone] or [leave alone] {v.} Tostay away from; keep hands off; avoid. When Joel gets mad, […]...
26. Значение идиомы out of the way [out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. – Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were […]...
27. Значение идиомы second class [second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first. Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first. Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next […]...
28. Значение идиомы more or less [more or less] {adv. phr.} 1. Somewhat; rather; mostly; fairly. Earl made some mistakes on the test, but his answers were more orless right. Ed is more or less intelligent. Betty believesmore or less in fairies. Compare: IN A WAY. 2. About; nearly; notexactly, but almost. The new building cost more or less what thebuilder […]...
29. Значение идиомы in order [in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order […]...
30. Значение идиомы part with [part with] {v.} 1. To separate from; leave. He parted with usat the end of the trip. Compare: PART COMPANY. 2. To let go. Theywere sorry to part with the old house. He had to part with hissecretary when she got married. Compare: GIVE UP....
31. Значение идиомы know one’s way around [know one’s way around] or [know one’s way about] {v. phr.} 1. Tounderstand how things happen in the world; he experienced in the waysof the world. The sailor had been in the wildest ports in theworld. He knew his way around. Compare: HAVE BEEN AROUND. 2. or{informal} [know one’s onions] or [know one’s stuff] To […]...
32. Значение идиомы follow out [follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he […]...
33. Значение идиомы go into orbit [go into orbit] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become very happy orsuccessful. Our team has gone into orbit. Compare: FLY HIGH. 2. Tolose one’s temper or control completely; become very angry. Johnwas afraid his father would go into orbit when he found out about thecar accident. Compare: HIT THE CEILING....
34. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
35. Значение идиомы first thing off the bat [first thing off the bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; at once. Hecalled home from Paris first thing off the bat as he stepped off theplane....
36. Значение идиомы at least [at least] {adv. phr.} 1. or [at the least] At the smallest guess; no fewer than; no less than. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. At least three students are failing in mathematics. Mr. Johnson must weigh 200 pounds at least. Compare: ALL OF. 2. Whatever else you may say; anyhow; […]...
37. Значение идиомы no sooner — than [no sooner — than] As soon as; at once when; immediately when. No sooner did he signal to turn than the other car turned in front ofhim. No sooner were the picnic baskets unpacked than it began torain....
38. Значение идиомы son of a gun [son of a gun] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. A bad person; a person notliked. I don’t like Charley; keep that son of a gun out of here. Syn.: BAD ACTOR. 2. A mischievous rascal; a lively guy. – Often usedin a joking way. The farmer said he would catch the son of a gunwho let […]...
39. Значение идиомы who’s who [who’s who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one is and whothat one is; who the different ones in a group of people are or whattheir names or positions are. It is hard to tell who is who in theparade because everyone in the band looks alike. It took the newteacher a few […]...
40. Значение идиомы use up [use up] {v. phr.} 1. To use until nothing is left; spend orconsume completely. Don’t use up all the soap. Leave me some towash with. Jack used up his last dollar to see the movies. Compare: GIVE OUT. 2. {informal} To tire completely; make verytired; exhaust; leave no strength or force in. – Usually used […]...